Body of Knowledge

The practice of management services involves the use of a range of skills, methodologies and techniques. It also involves a particular attitude and approach to problems, opportunities and potential for change.

Click to download a pdf diagram that summarises the current body of knowledge of the profession of Management Services and identifies the main techniques and application areas.

Recognising that we live in a fast-changing world, the Institute operates a flexible structure, forming ad hoc groupings and task teams for specific purposes and to address particular issues. Over this lies a regional structure covering the UK and a number of overseas countries.